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7 Animal Crossings Around the World

Animal crossings, also known as animal bridges or wildlife overpasses, protect animals from traffic and promote genetic diversity.

These non-U.S. license plates won't give away any quiz answers.

Can You Identify the U.S State by Its License Plate?

Anybody who grew up playing the license plate game on road trips just might be a master at this quiz.

Steve McQueen drives a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback in Bullitt (1968).

The 15 Greatest Movie Car Chases

The car chase is a time-honored, frequently practiced piece of the language of action cinema, and the rise in digital wizardry in filmmaking has only helped to bolster its place on the big screen. Still, not all car chases are created equal; here are some

Pressing this crosswalk button may or may not do something.

Does Pushing the Button at a Crosswalk Actually Do Anything?

No need to jaywalk—your crosswalk signal will appear eventually. But it might not be because you pressed the button.

Why Some Lines in the Road Are Yellow and Others Are White

All the road lines dividing traffic used to be white, but yellow markers were added in 1971 for an important reason.

Here's What Happens to New Cars at a Dealership That Don't Get Sold

Shiny new-model vehicles can't maintain that new car smell forever. Here's what happens when dealers need to make room for more inventory.

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10 Facts About Ken Miles, the Race Car Driver at the Center of Ford v Ferrari

Though you’d be hard-pressed to find a car enthusiast who doesn't know the name Carroll Shelby, until recently his teammate Ken Miles has remained little known outside the racing world. That’s all changed with the release of 'Ford v Ferrari.'

The Reason Traffic Lights Are Red, Yellow, and Green

Traffic lights have origins on the railways, but they weren't always red, yellow, and green. There was once a white light, and that was not such a great idea.

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Warning: Paying for Gas at the Pump Could Make You a Target for Hackers

Gas pump card readers are less secure, and now criminals are using a new phishing scheme to hack the devices and commit fraud.

Waze Just Added a Feature to Help Drivers Steer Clear of Unplowed Roads

Waze is making driving safety even easier with a feature that shows you (and lets you report) dangerous and icy roads.

Driving With Ice or Snow on Your Car Could Get You Fined Up to $1000 in Some States

Driving with ice or snow on your car is dangerous, and in some states, the offense will earn you a fine up to $1000.

The DeLorean time machine from 1985's Back to the Future.

Can You Recognize Hollywood’s Most Famous Movie Cars Just From Their Outlines?

You’d know the DeLorean from 'Back to the Future' if it were parked near you, but how well do you really know its silhouette?

Why Do Tires Have to Be Filled With Air?

At a time when a new hatchback has exponentially more computing power than the Space Shuttle, pneumatic tires filled with air seem little more than an anachronism. But there's a reason they're still the standard.

The Best Place to Park at the Mall, According to Science

Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.

Letting Your Car Warm Up in New Jersey Could Get You a $1000 Fine

New Jersey lawmakers who are concerned about pollution have cracked down on the antiquated practice of warming up vehicles.

Driving This Thanksgiving Holiday? Here’s the Worst Time to Leave, According to Google Maps

If you plan on traveling by car for Thanksgiving 2019, here's what time you should leave the house to avoid the worst traffic of the holiday.

A Teenage Inventor May Have Solved the Problem of Car Blindspots

Trying to see around a car pillar can be frustrating. Thanks to a Pennsylvania teen, we might not have to deal with it for much longer.

The Fast and the Furry-ous: Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars in the Name of Science

Maze-running lab rats can definitely teach us a lot, but car-operating ones could teach us even more.

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Google Maps Is Now Alerting Drivers to Police Speed Traps

The new Waze-like update to Google Maps includes alerts for crashes, lane closures, construction, and more.

These 25 Cities Have the Worst Drivers in America

Based on accidents, DUIs, and many speeding tickets, Portland, Oregon, boasts more bad drivers than your hometown.

Matt Damon and Christian Bale in Ford v Ferrari (2019).

Everything We Know About Ford v Ferrari

James Mangold directs this biopic about automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who are tasked with designing a state-of-the-art racing car in the hopes of defeating the Ferrari racing team at the 1966 24 Hou

What Are Those Squiggles of Tar You See on Roads?

Those black lines running through roadways are supposed to keep roads intact, but they can sometimes be dangerous.

Target and Walmart Are Running Car Seat Recycling Events Throughout September

You’ll get a little more than a pat on the back if you help Target and Walmart try to save the environment.

James Bond’s Gadget-Filled Goldfinger Aston Martin Just Sold For $6.38 Million

There are a lot of famous Hollywood cars, but none are more renowned than James Bond’s state-of-the-art Aston Martins.

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